Director of Careers and Corporate Partnerships
Job no:536297
Work type:Staff Full-Time
Location:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Executive/Director/Management, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 23010100 - CJC-JOURN - COMMUNICA-ADMIN
Classification Title:
Director of Careers and Corporate Partnerships
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience.
Job Description:
Director of Careers and Corporate Partnerships
University of Florida – College of Journalism and Communications (CJC)
Gainesville, Florida | Full-Time | On-Campus
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and outcome focused Director of Careers and Corporate Partnerships to lead initiatives that , build industry partnerships with the College of Journalism and Communications, expand employer engagement with our students and recent alumni, and increase employment outcomes at the time of graduation.
This leadership position oversees the Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships, serving as the bridge between the ever-evolving media, communication, and technology industries and our college’s departments and students. The Director will play a key role in positioning CJC students as top candidates in competitive job markets and fostering long-term partnerships with employers across the country and beyond.
What You’ll Do:
Apply now to make an impact!
Why work with us?
UF is a top ranked University: The University of Florida is ranked #6 among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. UF has a student body of over 55,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries.
Gainesville is an ideal location: Gainesville is in a central location to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, theme parks, and water-based activities. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
Our benefits are incredible: We offer top-of-the-line health insurance, a huge selection of supplemental plans, state retirement programs and more. Explore the comprehensive suite of options: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits
We promote work-life balance: You will earn over a month of leave time every year plus 2 weeks of holidays and 8 weeks of paid family medical leave for life events. Accrual starts day 1 of employment! Check out all leave programs: https://hr.ufl.edu/leave
Advance your education:The University of Florida cares about developing its team members, and that includes reduced tuition toward higher education. We would support work toward earning a master’s or doctorate. See: https://hr.ufl.edu/professional-development/eep
Expected Salary: Commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience.
Preferred:
What We’re Looking For:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
Advertised: 27 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/6333851